UT football: Safety Scott reinstated

AUSTIN — Texas safety Christian Scott, who was suspended indefinitely and barred from all team activities after an arrest earlier this month, has been reinstated to the team but will sit out the first three games of the season, the Longhorns announced Tuesday.

Scott, a senior from Dallas Skyline, pleaded no contest to a Class A misdemeanor assault charge, The Associated Press reported. The arrest stemmed from an Aug. 8 dispute over a repossessed vehicle.

In a statement released by UT on Tuesday, coach Mack Brown said, “Now that there has been closure in Christian Scott’s situation, we have talked with Christian, his family and the appropriate parties at The University and decided that he will be suspended for the first three games of the season. We’re disappointed any time one of our players makes a poor decision, and Christian understands he made a mistake. He has taken responsibility, is accepting the consequences of his actions and has returned to the team. He will be working with the scout team until he is eligible to play.”